Editorial Preface

摘要

The International Journal of Public and Private Perspectives on Healthcare, Culture, and the Environment (UPPPHCE) is proud to present in this issue four different articles that all illustrate the strong linkages and relationships between culture, society and the environment. Marisa Cleveland and Simon Cleveland introduce valuable ideas and insights about the importance of cultural agility in decision-making, collaboration and leadership in their article “Culturally Agile Leadership - A Relational Leadership Development Approach.” Flexibility and an ability of adapt have always been important for effective leadership, but with the digital landscape and globalization of the marketplace culturally agile leaders surely will recognize how cultural diversity makes a difference in how employees act and react. This article addresses three main areas of interest: positionality and cultural agility, leadership development programs, and capacity and responsibility. The positionality and level of cultural agility always inform and limit a leader’s ability to make an impact on their organization. Leaders must reflect about themselves in relation to others and acknowledge the multiple roles, identities, and positions that each member of the organization contributes to the organization. The authors introduce a variety of leadership programs that give a good idea on how the leadership development can be promoted throughout the organization. Effective leaders are found throughout an organization, not just at the top, and organizations are dedicating significant amounts of time and money to develop and train emerging leaders in their organizations. As companies expand and compete in today’s digital marketplace, leaders are focusing resources on training emerging leaders in a combination of technical, conceptual, and human skills.